Principal Process Engineer

• Support daily operations by improving control systems, addressing obsolescence, and increasing equipment reliability
• Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with site priorities and long‑term business objectives
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to boost throughput, uptime, and repeatability
• Map process flows and critical control points to enable data‑driven decision‑making
• Advance digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to remove bottlenecks and enhance process capability
• Lead or support root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving for project‑specific challenges
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Develop and update SOPs, protocols, and work instructions to align with process and equipment changes
• Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions
• Manage change controls for equipment and process modifications
• Deliver training and provide ongoing technical support to production teams
• Act as an SME for equipment troubleshooting and process performance improvements
• Guide cross‑functional teams and vendors while providing technical leadership on complex engineering initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred)
• Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Onsite, fulltime role with less than 10% travel
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices
• Experience with automation platforms
• Optimize automated systems for high reliability, minimal operator intervention, and stable performance across varying production conditions
• Reduce human error by simplifying interfaces, designing fail‑safes (poka‑yoke), and creating processes that naturally guide correct actions
• Improve alarm systems by eliminating nuisance alerts, prioritizing actionable alarms, and using data to enhance operator response and situational awareness
• Bring strong technical capability across motion control, VFDs, pneumatics/hydraulics, plus mechanical aptitude
• Apply structured risk‑reduction tools (FMEA, failure‑mode prevention), Industry 4.0 technologies (AI vision, robotics), and methodologies like Six Sigma, DFSS, and VOC

Experience with Serialization and SCADA is a plus

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer
• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits